The content of this release has been modified since its original submission to EurekAlert!. The sight of a snake strikes fear in the hearts of millions of people. Fear of snakes, or ophidiophobia, is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Snakes are typically regarded as land-dwelling creatures.

Our planet consists of various creatures in the animal kingdom that are known for their varied characteristics which makes them unique. Snakes are already in the list of the most strange creatures on ...